Rethinking the Notion of the File

Today’s forms of administrative procedures supported by automated decision-making (ADM) rely on the automated collection and processing of large amounts of information. AI systems used within these processes are designed to scan databases and link different data points to create the required information for decision-making. Establishing accountability mechanisms and human oversight during and after decision-making relies on a proper documentation of the procedural steps leading to a decision and the information processed in doing so.